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VN08 KXE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,796 mi
Last recorded65,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 KXE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 65,796 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test One air freshener removed from drivers rear view mirror.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 65,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test One air freshener removed from drivers rear view mirror.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 64,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal low !

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,141 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 61,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,641 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,966 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 57,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 56,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,218 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

exhaust flexi deteriorated /outer missing

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,512 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,512 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 30,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,682 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 19,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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VN08 KXE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 KXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN08 KXE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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